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Taipei Airport

Overview

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is one of busiest airports
in the world. Its two terminals are located 24 miles (38km) from
central Taipei.

With friendly staff, great architecture, a Zen garden, free
massage chairs and a host of eating and drinking options, the
airport caters for all travellers.

Location

The airport is situated about 24 miles (38km) southwest of Taipei city centre.

Getting to the city

Several bus companies provide services to Taipei and other
destinations around Taiwan. The journey to Taipei takes about 55
minutes. Travellers can buy tickets at counters in the arrivals
section, and the bus platforms are located outside the
terminals.

Buses depart from the airport roughly every 20 minutes. Metered
taxis are available 24 hours a day, but are more expensive. Also,
there's a shuttle bus to the high-speed rail service that connects
travellers to various stations in the city.

Travellers can find English-speaking assistance at a Visitor's
Desk in the Arrivals hall.

Time

Local time is GMT +8.

Contacts

Tel: +886 3 2733728.

Car rental

Car rental service counters are located in the Arrivals lobby of
both terminals.

Airport Taxis

Taxis from the airport to downtown Taipei are available all day
and night, but fares vary substantially depending on traffic,
distance and route. Taxis are metered.

Transfer between terminals

The Skytrain provides free transport between Terminal 1 and
Terminal 2, and a shuttle bus also connects the two terminals.
There are regular buses to Taipei's other international airport,
Songshan.

Facilities

The airport's banks have bureaux de change and ATMs. Travellers
will also find a post office, wifi, information desks, and a
tourist-services desk.

Both terminals have Asian and Western-food outlets, as well as
bars and restaurants. There is ample duty-free shopping, with
several boutiques stocking a wide range of goods. A business lounge
offers VIP service, and there are good facilities for the
disabled.

Parking

Plentiful parking is available. It is free for the first half
hour, thereafter rates start at TWD 30 for 60 minutes and TWD 20
per half hour thereafter. The daily rate is TWD 490.

Website

Internet

There airport has several free wifi hotspots.

Business Lounges

The More International Business Centre and Premium Lounge caters
for business people in transit. Basic business facilities are
available, such as meeting rooms and Internet access. China
Airlines and Eva Air also have VIP lounges.

Taipei Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.